Friday, May 11, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Perfection- Read the poem "Requiem". What is your idea of perfection in the world?
Work on Emily Dickinson poems and worksheets Finish and turn in packet on Monday Portfolios due Friday in class Requiem by Abigail Gramig Today is the perfect day The sky just so clouds moving fast Drops of water on leaves of Russian sage
Dog sitting her chin on crossed paws
Light streams through branches of locust tree
I sit just so at the small table
...
Everything is perfect just like this you would have said Thrusday, May 10, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Freedom- "The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." What is that truth? Is it the same for everyone?
Work on Emily Dickinson poems and worksheets Portfolios due Friday in class Wednesday, May 9, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Change- "The more things change, the more they remain... insane." What is changing in your life and what is going insane?
Work on Emily Dickinson poems and worksheets Portfolios due Friday in class Tuesday, May 8, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Patience- "Our patience will achieve more than our force." Edmund Burke- author- Are you more patient or more forceful? In what areas of your life do you need to learn patience? Where do you need to be more forceful?
Work on Emily Dickinson poems and worksheets Portfolios due Friday in class Monday, May 7, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Safety- Schools are supposed to be safe for students. What does safe mean for you? How safe do you feel while you are here? What levels of safety exist in school? Is everyone safe?
vocabulary- quiz Begin work on Emily Dickinson poems- assign one each to read and discuss. Portfolios due Friday in class Friday, May 4, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Youth- "Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life." Henry Albert Asquith- British politician- What characteristics of youth should you keep into adulthood? Why?
vocabulary- undermine and recrimination Turn in Whitman packet- Portfolio work day Portfolio check on May 4 (Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating Thursday, May 3, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Poetry- Read the poem "Making a Bed." Choose a daily chore or activity and write a poem about doing that chore.
vocabulary- enormity and exhaustive
Finish Walt Whitman- read and discuss; worksheets are due Friday
Portfolio check on May 4 (Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating.
I know how to make a bed
While still lying in it, and
Slip out of an imaginary hole
As if I were squeezed out of a tube:
Tug, smooth—the bed is made.
And if resurrections are this easy,
Why then I believe in all of them:
Lazarus rising from his tomb,
Elijah at the vertical—
Though death, I think, has more than clever
Household hints in mind and wants
The bed made, once, and for good.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- none- shortened hours
vocabulary- none
Finish Walt Whitman- read and discuss;
Portfolio check on May 4(Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating. Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Exist- Read the poem by Anne Frank. What is she saying?
vocabulary- correlate and elation
"The Gettysburg Address" - packet due today
Being Walt Whitman- read and discuss
As long as this exists... by __Anne Frank__
"As long as this exists," I thought, "and I may live to see it, this sunshine, the cloudless skies, while this lasts, I cannot be unhappy." The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles. Monday, April 30, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- America- Look at the photos of the new World Trade Center. What does its construction say about the American spirit?
vocabulary- apprise and austere, bestow and camaraderie
"Shiloh" packet due today- portfolio check on today
"The Gettysburg Address" - packet due Tuesday
Being Walt Whitman- read for tomorrow
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Portolio check today- by 3:30 Friday, April 27, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- None
vocabulary- apprise and austere
"Shiloh" packet due Monday- portfolio check on Monday
Discuss- "The Gettysburg Address" - and packet out- packet due Tuesday
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Thrusday, April 26, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- Play- "You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play." Warren Beatty- Actor
What kind of work would be play for you?
DLW 22-5 and quiz; vocabulary- usurp and vernacular
"Shiloh" packet due Monday- portfolio check on Monday
Discuss- "The Gettysburg Address" - and packet out
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Wednesday, April 25, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic-College- "[[/quote/23673.html|Fathers send their sons to college either because they went to college or because they didn't." L.L. Henderson- My father did not finish the 8th grade and pushed me to seek as much education as I could. His was the loudest cheer at my college graduation. What do your parents or gaurdians tell you about education? Do you or will you listen? What do they expect you to accomplish?]]
DLW 22-4; vocabulary- provocative and rhetorical
"Owl Creek Bridge" packet- due today
Read and discuss "Shiloh"
Assign - "The Gettysburg Address" - paraphrase written on paper for Thursday Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Wishes- Sunday is national grant a wish day. What wishes would you love to have granted? Whose wish would you like to grant? Why
DLW 22-3; vocabulary- intricacy and introspective
"The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
take quiz; assign packet- due Wednesday
Assign "Shiloh"
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Monday, April 23, 2012 Today's objectives:
Journal Prompt-Topic- Dreams- What do dreams mean? Should we believe what we dream? Why?
DLW 22-2; vocabulary- comprehensive and felicitous
Watch "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
take quiz; assign packet
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Friday, April 20, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- YouTube- Watch the video- "Hot Problems" and then write your thoughts.
DLW 22-1; vocabulary- accentuate and ambiguous
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Monday- quiz
Portfolio work day
Turn in Lee and Chestnut packets on Friday
Portfolio check on April 20th:
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- None
DLW none; vocabulary- test
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Friday- quiz
Turn in Lee and Chestnut packets on Friday
Portfolio check on April 20th:
Job shadowing packet- April 30 Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Questions- "The important thing is not to stop questioning." Albert Einstein- What do you have questions about in life? Or have you stopped questioning? What happens to those who stop?
DLW none; vocabulary- vegetate and villify- test tomorrow
Use laptops to work on portfolio work
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Wednesday- quiz
Portfolio check on April 20th:Job shadowing packet- April 30 Monday, April 16, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Doing- "Two important things to teach a child: to do and to do without."
DLW none; vocabulary- insular and panacea
Read and do worksheets over Mary Chestnut and Robert E. Lee's works
Turn in Truth packet
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Wednesday- quiz
Portfolio check on April 20th:Job shadowing packet- April 30 Friday, April 13, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Believe- "Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe." Oprah Winfrey- What is your highest, grandest vision for yourself?
DLW 13- quiz; vocabulary- fallible and innocuous
Finish extended definition essay and turn in via email or print and turn in rubric
Portfolio check on April 20th
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Thursday, April 12, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Freedom- What does the following artwork mean? What is the artist's point? What does it make you think of? Why?
DLW 13- 5; vocabulary- defile and encroach
Hand in Spirituals packets
Read and work on "Ain't I a Women" page 344
worksheets out
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Relationships- Read the poem "Menand Boys" by Leo Dangel. Discuss the rites of passage that you have experienced with your family.
DLW 13- 4; vocabulary- abominable and concerted
Work on revisions for extended definition essay. Label essay, title it, check it for dead words and sense
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Men and Boys by __Leo Dangel__
My boy has reached that age
when he wants to do the driving.
Near noon, as we go home
with a load of bales,
he drives the tractor, and I stand
on the drawbar behind him.
At a corner on the gravel road,
we meet a neighbor, a passenger
like me, his boy behind the wheel,
and we stop to talk.
While the tractors idle
and we discuss the moisture level
in alfalfa bales, I notice the boys
are taking turns making little pulls
on the throttles, revving the motors.
That power in their hands, they can't
get over it, passing sly smiles
between each other.
My neighbor takes a sideways look
at what the boys are doing,
but we keep talking about hay,
pretending not to notice
so we don't have to tell them
to knock it off. Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Journal Prompt-Topic- America- "The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself." John Ciardi- US Poet- Is this true? How do Americans do this? Have you ever made a fool of yourself? How?
DLW 13- 3; vocabulary- unremitting and vogue
Turn in Douglass packet
Begin work on spirituals and "Ain't I a Woman"
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Thursday, April 5, 2012
8th hour- discussion of Douglas packet
packet due Tues. Wednesday, April 4, 2012
1st hour- discussion of Douglas packet
packet due Tues. Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Laughter- "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad." Norm Papernick- sociologist- What makes you laugh? Why?
DLW 13- 2; vocabulary- subside and taint
Work on extended definition essay- will come in Thursday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Portfolios due on Thursday- 4:00 P.M. Monday, April 2, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- America- Read the poem "Keep America Beautiful." What images does this poem create? What is the speaker saying about America?
DLW 13- 1
vocabulary- fjord and inherent
Discussion of Realism and Fredrick Douglass- assign packet and reading in packet.
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Portfolios due on Thursday- 4:00 P.M. Keep America Beautiful by __Kenneth Hart__
Somebody hung out his red, white and blue laundry on the highway overpass outside Providence,
a short distance from the prison crew picking up our Cheetos bags and burger wrappers
and monster drink cups. We're stalled in traffic; bumper stickers announce the price of freedom,
claim liberty is our right.
The guard in mirror sunglasses leans against
the correctional facility van, props a shotgun on his
knee
like he's auditioning for a movie. He's protecting
our freedom to litter from the inmates' desire to be free to litter. We inch along;
past the Budweiser billboards and the ad haiku, brakes wheeze – some like an espresso machine,
some like an aging soprano with emphysema. It looks like this is going to take awhile, here
beneath the soiled laundry of the republic which clings to a chain link fence.
Maybe the seagull floating above us sees a few things that we can't.
He's probably scavenging for something we've left behind. Friday, March 30, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Patriotism- Read the poem "Patriotism." What images does it create? What is the speaker's definition of patriotism?
DLW 13- 1
vocabulary- assay and augment
Second round revisions of essays; work on portfolios
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Patriotism by __Ellie Schoenfeld__
My country is this dirt
that gathers under my fingernails
when I am in the garden.
The quiet bacteria and fungi,
all the little insects and bugs
are my compatriots. They are
idealistic, always working together
for the common good.
I kneel on the earth
and pledge my allegiance
to all the dirt of the world,
to all of that soil which grows
flowers and food
for the just and unjust alike.
The soil does not care
what we think about or who we love.
It knows our true substance,
of what we are really made.
I stand my ground on this ground,
this ground which will
ultimately
recruit us all
to its side.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Drunk driving- Yesterday the town of Mitchell mourned the loss of a 9-year-old girl killed when the car she was riding in was hit by a drunk driver. What should happen to those who drive drunk, especially when they kill someone? DLW 12 quiz vocabulary- assay and augment Introduction to Realism and the Civil War; assign Douglas- page 330-336; do first page of worksheet Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Friendship- "Friendship is being there when someone's feeling low and not being afraid to kick them." Web comic- Is this true? When have you had to "kick" a friend? Did it work? DLW 12- 5 (quiz tomorrow) vocabulary- quiz- today Work on essays- send to me and two revisors- see list in email or in back of room- due by 4:00 Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Topic- None- test
DLW none; vocabulary- quiz on Wednesday
Test today over Unit 3- see homework drive
Essay draft due on Wednesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Monday, March 26, 2012
Topic- Holiday- Today is national create your own holiday day. What national holiday would you like to create? Relate the holiday to the character traits or to patriotism, nationalism or Americanism. What would the "rules" be for the day?
DLW 20-4 ; vocabulary-words-prototype and tepid- quiz on Wednesday
Prompts out for test tomorrow; work on essay- draft due on Wednesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Test prompts Characteristics of romantic, transcendental and anti-transcendental writing Author styles- Irving, Lowell, Longfellow, Holmes, Poe, Bryant, Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne How authors use symbolism How authors use imagery Analyzing poetry Friday, March 23, 2012 Topic- Reality- "Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane." What in your world drives you insane? DLW 20-3 ; vocabulary-words-dissipate and entomology Turn in Hawthorne packet- Write reflections for portfolio and put portfolio in order Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Thursday, March 22, 2012 Topic- Art- Study the photograph. What does it say to you? What does it make you think of? DLW 20-2 ; vocabulary-words-omnivorous and entity Finish work on Hawthorne packet- due Friday Outline for extended definition- due today by 4:00 Job shadowing packet out- April 30 http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/Art-Science.shtml Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Topic- Wildlife- This week is world wildlife federation week. Take a look at the Africam. Discuss which animals you like and dislike and which you would like to be reincarnated as if possible.
DLW 20-1 ; vocabulary-words- credence and idyll
Turn in Thoreau packet
Finish work on Hawthorne packet- due Friday
Oulitne for etended definition
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Topic- Help- "The best helping hand that you will ever receive is the one at the end of your own arm." Fred Dehner- author and businessman- How can you help yourself right now? What kind of helping hand do you need?
DLW 19 quiz; vocabulary-words- abstain and catharsis
DiscussionThe Minister's Black Veil- work on packet- first three pages- discuss anti-transcendentalism
Outline due on Thursday
Job shadowing packet - April 30
Monday, March 19, 2012
Topic- Maturity- "The purpose of life is to fight maturity." Dick Werthimer- Are you mature? Are you fighting it? What are the characteristics of maturity?DLW 19-5; vocabulary-words- repression and waive
Quiz over pages 264-275- The Minister's Black Veil- work on packet- first three pages- discuss anti-transcendentalism
Extended definition essay rubric out- have word chosen and research done by Tuesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30 Thursday, March 15, 2012 Topic- Listening- "Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen." Ambrose Bierce- American author- Are you a talker or a listener? How do avoid people who bore you? How do you avoid boring people?
DLW 19-4; vocabulary-words-martyr and peripheral; read pages 264-275- The Minister's Black Veil for Monday
Extended definition essay rubric out- have word chosen and research done by Tuesday
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Topic- Nightmare- Read "The Nightmare Car." What do you have nightmares about?
DLW 19-3; vocabulary-words-insidious and invidious
Turn in Emerson's essay packet Wednesday
Discuss Thoreau's essays- Walden The Nightmare Car by __Naomi Replansky__
You're going downhill
towards the heart of town.
Your foot hits the floor:
the brakes are gone.
The steering wheel spins,
comes off in your hand.
Caught in your lights
the strangers stand.
Packed in the road
they stand and scream.
You shout, "I can stop!
It's only a dream!"
Then you dream that you wake
to explain, to deny
the dents in your fenders.
Traffic roars by.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 Topic- Home- "The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires." Dorothy Parker- American author-
DLW 19-2; vocabulary-test for 1st hour; words-exodus and heinous
Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree; have Emerson's essay packet ready for Wednesday
Assign Thoreau- Read "Walden" excerpt- work on lessons from nature
Monday, March 12, 2012 Topic- Think- "Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum (I think that I think, therefore I think that I am.)" Ambrose Bierce- American writer- Do you think? How do you think? What does it mean to think?
DLW 19-1; vocabulary-test for 1st hour; words- bulwark and coalition
Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree; have Emerson's essay packet ready for Wednesday
Assign Thoreau- Read "Walden" excerpt
Thursday, March 8, 2012 Freedom- Today you are free to write on a topic of your choice. Make it school appropriate. DLW 18-quiz; vocabulary-none- test Monday Portfolio check this Thursday- turn in by end of day Today- Emerson's essays- turn in poem analysis and packet finished for Thursday; Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Topic- Fairness: Does fair mean equal? Discuss the differences between fairness and equality.
DLW 18-4; vocabulary-inured and vilified
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday; DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- Emerson's essays- have poem anaylsis and packet finished for Thursday;
Assign "Self-Reliance"
Tuesday Mach 6, 2012 Topic- 100- Today is the 100th birthday of the Oreo cookie. What will the world be like in 100 years? What will exist then that does not exist now? Will you still be alive in 2112?
DLW 18-4; vocabulary-panacea and defiled
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday; DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- transcendentalism discussion and Emerson's poem and essys- have poem anaylsis and packet finished for Thursday; read Emerson's essay "Nature" for tomorrow and have first page of packet done.
Monday, March 5, 2012 Topic- Happiness- "Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities." Aldous Huxley (Author)- What other activities make you happy? Should one search for happiness or should one let it find you? What does this quote mean?
DLW 18-3; vocabulary-indolent and effete
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- transcendentalism discussion and Emerson's poem- have poem analyzed and first page done for Tu.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Life- Read the poem, Pursuit by Stephen Dobyns; Do you see your life in this poem? What is your response to this poem?
DLW 18-1; vocabulary-gusto and turmoil
Hand in Poe's poem packet and analysis
Portfolio day- work on writing and revising.
Thursday, March 1, 2012 Topic- Effort- "When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?'"Don Marquis- humorist- What does this imply about doing your own work and cheating, copying or taking the work of others? What are the pros and cons of cheating? Is it worth it?
DLW 18-1; vocabulary-insular and abate
Duscuss Poe's- "To Helen" and "The Raven"; worksheets out- due Monday
Monday, February 27, 2012 - Today's objectives: Topic- Laughter- "You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing." Michael Pritchard- Author- How important is laughter in your life? Does it keep you young?
DLW 17 quiz; vocabulary-concerted and propagate
Turn in Poe's "Pit and the Pendulum" worksheets
Read Poe's poetry for Monday- "To Helen" and "The Raven"
February 23, 2012
Topic- Respect- Read the essay. What are your thoughts about earning respect?
DLW 17-5 1st hour; vocabulary-innocuous and wrest
Portfolio work and turn in
Read Poe's poetry for Monday- "To Helen" and "The Raven"
Work sheets due Monday
February 22, 2012 Topic- America- "A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election." Bill Vaughn- How is voting in election a part of democracy? Is it your duty to vote when and after you turn in 18? Is it important to vote? Why?
DLW 17-4 1st hour; vocabulary-fallible and presumptuous
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
Work sheets due Monday
February 21, 2012
Topic- Color- Look at the painting by Chagall. What do you see in it? Describe the colors.
DLW 17-3 1st hour; vocabulary- encroach and contrition
work on found poetry- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 15, 2012 Being humble- "Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are." L.J. Peter- Are you humble? Are you often complimented or told that you are wonderful? How do you handle it? DLW 17-2 1st hour; vocabulary- test found poetry- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 14, 2012 Lying-I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid. ~John Gotti- Is this true? What fears would lead to lying? How could one avoid those fears? DLW 17-1 1st hour; vocabulary- dissipating and tepid- test tomorrow Work on found poetry (literary elements)- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 13, 2012 Trust- Who lies for you will lie against you. ~Bosnian Proverb- Is this true? Would your friends lie for you? Do they tell lies about you? DLW 16-quiz- 1st hour; vocabulary-idyll and unremitting Keep working on found poetry (literary elements)- Keep working on portfolio Disucss on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets; story structure and literary elements
February 10, 2012 Trust- Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him. __Booker T. Washington__ Do others put responsibility on you and trust you? Does having someone trust you make you behave differently than normal? Are you responsible and trustworthy?
DLW 16-5- 1st hour; vocabulary-assay and inherent
Work on found poetry (literary elements)- work on portfolio- turn at end of hour; work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets.
February 9, 2012
Topic- Form- What form does Death take when it just wants to hang out and watch what is going on and not kill anyone?
DLW 16-4- 1st hour; vocabulary-omnivorous and subside
Work on found poetry (literary elements)- work on portfolio; work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets.
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment porfolio- check on Friday February 8, 2012
Focus- Rank your ability to focus on tasks. How important is it in school and in the work world for you to be able to focus? Why?
DLW 16-3- 1st hour; vocabulary-abstain and taints
Lowell and Longfellow worksheets due;
Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" quiz; begin worksheets. Assign "To Helen" and "The Raven"
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday
February 7, 2012
Topic- Childhood- As you progress from adolescent to adult, what you miss most about childhood? Why? What characteristics of childhood do you wish you could hang onto forever?
DLW 16-2- 1st hour; vocabulary-augment and credence
Lowell and Longfellow worksheets due on Wed.; Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" due Wed.
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday
February 6, 2012
Topic- Old age- Read "He Gets Around to Answering Old Questions" by Miller Williams
What does old age mean to you?
DLW 16-1- 1st hour; vocabulary-fiords and catharsis
Finish discussion of Lowell and Longfellow; worksheets due on Wed.; Begin work and discussion of Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum"
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday February 3, 2012
Topic- Rules- Make a list of rules and consequences for cell phone usage by students in school. When should you be allowed to use them? For what? What happens if you break a rule?
DLW none today- shortened hours; vocabulary-diverge and entomologist
work day- portfolio- revise and write next piece
Assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday February 2, 2012
Topic- Fun- Compare and contrast your idea of fun with your parents and your grandparents ideas of what should be fun for you.
DLW 15-quiz; vocabulary-faction and entity
Work on found poems- email to me by end of day; send to two revisers, discuss how to evaulate poetry
Assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday February 1, 2012
Topic- Life and Death- Look at the painting Death and Life by Gustav Klimt. What do the colors seem to suggest? What about the people? How does what is in the painting relate to the title? What strikes you as interesting about the painting? Why?
DLW 15-5; vocabulary-vogue and prototype
Discuss Lowell and Longfellow's poems; hand in Holmes packet; assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday January 31, 2012
Topic- Nature- Read the poem "The Weight" by Linda Gregg. What images does it create for you? What is the speaker talking about? What does the speaker learn while watching the horses?
DLW 15-4; vocabulary-quiz today
After quiz, work on piecing together found poem;
Have links for sites you take poems from or copies of poems with site information. January 30, 2012 Topic- Religion- Every major question in history is a religious question. It has more effect in molding life than nationalism or a common language. Hilaire Belloc - English Poet- How does this relate to our country, politics and your life?
Papers out, folders out; grades out; seating chart
DLW 15-3; vocabulary-fastidious and oscillate
Complete Old Ironsides and turn in packet on Wednesday (1st) and today for 8th hour January 27, 2012 Patriotism- “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” G.K. Chesterton What does this mean? Is this statement true? How does this relate to the idea of patriotism? DLW 15-2; vocabulary-degenerate and convival Work on portfolios and found poems- turn in portfolios at end of class January 26, 2012 Topic- Smart“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein Theoretical Physicist, Philosopher, Nobel Prize Winner Are you smart or do you stay with problems longer?
Finish Holmes if necessary; work on S25 and 534 Pretest in Language book
DLW 15-1; vocabulary- epicure and malevolent
Holmes poetry- packet due on Friday January 25, 2012
Caring- In this world of technology in which you can "say" something to others without actually seeing them and their reactions, how can you show caring to the people you talk to and talk about?
DLW 14-quiz; vocabulary- equestrian and deign
Holmes poetry- packet due on Friday January 24, 2012
Topic-Life- Read the poem "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- What is the speaker of the poem saying about life? Do you agree?
DLW 14-5; vocabulary- derogatory and relent
Work in language books; week S24; work on phrases and clauses pretest page page 534 January 23, 2012 Winter- Read the poem "Winter Thanks" by Marcus Jackson- What are you thankful for in winter? Why? DLW 14-4; vocabulary- felony and flay Begin Oliver Wendell Holmes' poetry; worksheets out worksheets for Bryant's poetry- due today January 20, 2012
Topic- Patriotism- "Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons." Bertrand Russell, British philospopher- Do you believe this qoute? Why? Why might the speaker be biased? What is your definition of patriotism?
DLW none today; vocabulary- ingratiate and imperious
Work day today- complete an outline and a draft of one piece from journal.
Work on worksheets for Bryant's poetry- due Monday January 19, 2012 Topic-Success- "There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?" Kin Hubbard- cartoonist and humorist- What is the secret to success? How did the successful people you know become successful? What is success? Do have what it takes to become successful? DLW 14-4 for 1st hour; vocabulary- array and bandy Should be working on portfolio poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl and Thanatopisis; worksheets due Friday January 18, 2012 Topic- Time- "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." Bertrand Russell- What do enjoy wasting time doing? Is this quote accurate? Why do we sometimes need to do this? DLW 14-3 for 1st hour; vocabulary- efficacious and rationalize Should be working on portfolio poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl and Thanatopisis; worksheets out- due Monday January 17, 2012 Topic- Thinking- "I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it." Terry Prachett- novelist- Do you think inside or outside the box? How do you know? DLW 14-2 for 1st hour; vocabulary- audacious and affinity Work on week 13 in language books Should be working on portfolio poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out January 16, 2012 Topic- Politics- "Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right." Editor What is your view of politics and polititians? How much of your view is stereotype and based on the news? DLW 14-1 for 1st hour; vocabulary- quiz Should be working on portfolio poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out January 12, 2012 Topic-Choice- "Hell begins the day that God grants you the vision to see all that you could have done, should have done, and would have done, but did not do."-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and philosopher (1749-1832) Describe your Hell. DLW on hold for 1st hour; vocabulary- repression and coalition Portfolio rubric out and poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out January 11, 2012 Topic-Trust- Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement. --Alfred Adler Is it safer to trust someone's actions or someone's words? Why? DLW 13-quiz for 1st hour; vocabulary- martyr and palliate Finish work on "The Devil and Tom Walker" poster and turn in worksheets. January 10, 2012 Topic- Caring- An act of kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. Make a list of at least 20 ideas of RACS (random acts of kindness) that you could do both in and out of school. DLW 13-5 for 1st hour; vocabulary-bulwark and altercation Work on week 10 in Grammar book; finish work on parts of a sentence. Have binders in class on Thursday January 9, 2012
Topic- Fairness- Don't take advantage of other people. What does it mean to take advantage of another? Who do you take advantage of? Who takes advantage of you?
DLW 13-4 for 1st hour; vocabulary-acquiesce and redress
Work on week 10 in Grammar book
Work and discussion of "The Devil and Tom Walker"; January 6, 2012 Topic-Yourself- "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." Judy Garland- Are you your own person or are you a version of someone else? Who determines what you do and who you are? DLW 13-3 for 1st hour; vocabulary-beleaguered and phalanx; Quiz and discussion of "The Devil and Tom Walker"; January 5, 2012 Topic-Lives- "The generous and bold have the best of lives." Norwegian proverb- What does this mean and how are you generous and bold? What does it mean to be bold? DLW 13-2 for 1st hour; vocabulary-deprecated and predecessor; work on Week 10 in grammar book Work on pretest for sentence parts Assign "The Devil and Tom Walker"; worksheets out; pages 23 and 24 due Fri. January 4, 2012
Topic- Resolutions- Whether you do New Year's resolutions or not, write down four for this year: one for school, one for home, one for friends, and one for yourself. What could you change or do differently this year?
DLW 13-1 for 1st hour; vocabulary- insidious and invidious; work on Week 11 in grammar book clean out folders, save journals, look at grades, begin Unit 3 romanticism
Assign "The Devil and Tom Walker"
Journal Prompt-Topic- Perfection- Read the poem "Requiem". What is your idea of perfection in the world?
Finish and turn in packet on Monday
Portfolios due Friday in class
Requiem by Abigail Gramig
Today
is the
perfect day
The sky
just so
clouds moving
fast
Drops of water
on leaves
of Russian sage
Dog sitting
her chin
on crossed paws
Light streams
through branches
of locust tree
I sit
just so
at the
small table
...
Everything is
perfect
just like this
you would have said
Thrusday, May 10, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Freedom- "The truth that makes men free is for the most part the truth which men prefer not to hear." What is that truth? Is it the same for everyone?
Portfolios due Friday in class
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Change- "The more things change, the more they remain... insane." What is changing in your life and what is going insane?
Portfolios due Friday in class
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Patience- "Our patience will achieve more than our force." Edmund Burke- author-
Are you more patient or more forceful? In what areas of your life do you need to learn patience? Where do you need to be more forceful?
Portfolios due Friday in class
Monday, May 7, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Safety- Schools are supposed to be safe for students. What does safe mean for you? How safe do you feel while you are here? What levels of safety exist in school? Is everyone safe?
Begin work on Emily Dickinson poems- assign one each to read and discuss.
Portfolios due Friday in class
Friday, May 4, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Youth- "Youth would be an ideal state if it came a little later in life." Henry Albert Asquith- British politician- What characteristics of youth should you keep into adulthood? Why?
Turn in Whitman packet-
Portfolio work day
Portfolio check on May 4 (Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Poetry- Read the poem "Making a Bed." Choose a daily chore or activity and write a poem about doing that chore.
Finish Walt Whitman- read and discuss; worksheets are due Friday
Portfolio check on May 4 (Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating.
Making a Bed
by __Howard Moss__
I know how to make a bed
While still lying in it, and
Slip out of an imaginary hole
As if I were squeezed out of a tube:
Tug, smooth—the bed is made.
And if resurrections are this easy,
Why then I believe in all of them:
Lazarus rising from his tomb,
Elijah at the vertical—
Though death, I think, has more than clever
Household hints in mind and wants
The bed made, once, and for good.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- none- shortened hours
Finish Walt Whitman- read and discuss;
Portfolio check on May 4(Friday)- should be complete except for final check and decorating.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Exist- Read the poem by Anne Frank. What is she saying?
"The Gettysburg Address" - packet due today
Being Walt Whitman- read and discuss
As long as this exists...
by __Anne Frank__
"As long as this exists," I thought, "and I may live to see it, this sunshine, the cloudless skies, while this lasts, I cannot be unhappy." The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone with the heavens, nature, and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly always will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, whatever the circumstances may be. And I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- America- Look at the photos of the new World Trade Center. What does its construction say about the American spirit?
"Shiloh" packet due today- portfolio check on today
"The Gettysburg Address" - packet due Tuesday
Being Walt Whitman- read for tomorrow
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Portolio check today- by 3:30
Friday, April 27, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- None
"Shiloh" packet due Monday- portfolio check on Monday
Discuss- "The Gettysburg Address" - and packet out- packet due Tuesday
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Thrusday, April 26, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Play- "You've achieved success in your field when you don't know whether what you're doing is work or play." Warren Beatty- Actor
DLW 22-5 and quiz; vocabulary- usurp and vernacular
"Shiloh" packet due Monday- portfolio check on Monday
Discuss- "The Gettysburg Address" - and packet out
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-College- "[[/quote/23673.html|Fathers send their sons to college either because they went to college or because they didn't." L.L. Henderson- My father did not finish the 8th grade and pushed me to seek as much education as I could. His was the loudest cheer at my college graduation. What do your parents or gaurdians tell you about education? Do you or will you listen? What do they expect you to accomplish?]]
DLW 22-4; vocabulary- provocative and rhetorical
"Owl Creek Bridge" packet- due today
Read and discuss "Shiloh"
Assign - "The Gettysburg Address" - paraphrase written on paper for Thursday
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Wishes- Sunday is national grant a wish day. What wishes would you love to have granted? Whose wish would you like to grant? Why
DLW 22-3; vocabulary- intricacy and introspective
"The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
take quiz; assign packet- due Wednesday
Assign "Shiloh"
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Monday, April 23, 2012
Today's objectives:
Journal Prompt-Topic- Dreams- What do dreams mean? Should we believe what we dream? Why?
DLW 22-2; vocabulary- comprehensive and felicitous
Watch "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge"
take quiz; assign packet
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Friday, April 20, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- YouTube- Watch the video- "Hot Problems" and then write your thoughts.
DLW 22-1; vocabulary- accentuate and ambiguous
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Monday- quiz
Portfolio work day
Turn in Lee and Chestnut packets on Friday
Portfolio check on April 20th:
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- None
DLW none; vocabulary- test
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Friday- quiz
Turn in Lee and Chestnut packets on Friday
Portfolio check on April 20th:
Job shadowing packet- April 30
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Questions- "The important thing is not to stop questioning." Albert Einstein- What do you have questions about in life? Or have you stopped questioning? What happens to those who stop?
DLW none; vocabulary- vegetate and villify- test tomorrow
Use laptops to work on portfolio work
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Wednesday- quiz
Portfolio check on April 20th:Job shadowing packet- April 30
Monday, April 16, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Doing- "Two important things to teach a child: to do and to do without."
DLW none; vocabulary- insular and panacea
Read and do worksheets over Mary Chestnut and Robert E. Lee's works
Turn in Truth packet
Read "The Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" page 367 for Wednesday- quiz
Portfolio check on April 20th:Job shadowing packet- April 30
Friday, April 13, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic-Believe- "Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life because you become what you believe." Oprah Winfrey- What is your highest, grandest vision for yourself?
DLW 13- quiz; vocabulary- fallible and innocuous
Finish extended definition essay and turn in via email or print and turn in rubric
Portfolio check on April 20th
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Freedom- What does the following artwork mean? What is the artist's point? What does it make you think of? Why?
DLW 13- 5; vocabulary- defile and encroach
Hand in Spirituals packets
Read and work on "Ain't I a Women" page 344
worksheets out
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Relationships- Read the poem "Menand Boys" by Leo Dangel. Discuss the rites of passage that you have experienced with your family.
DLW 13- 4; vocabulary- abominable and concerted
Work on revisions for extended definition essay. Label essay, title it, check it for dead words and sense
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Men and Boys by __Leo Dangel__
My boy has reached that age
when he wants to do the driving.
Near noon, as we go home
with a load of bales,
he drives the tractor, and I stand
on the drawbar behind him.
At a corner on the gravel road,
we meet a neighbor, a passenger
like me, his boy behind the wheel,
and we stop to talk.
While the tractors idle
and we discuss the moisture level
in alfalfa bales, I notice the boys
are taking turns making little pulls
on the throttles, revving the motors.
That power in their hands, they can't
get over it, passing sly smiles
between each other.
My neighbor takes a sideways look
at what the boys are doing,
but we keep talking about hay,
pretending not to notice
so we don't have to tell them
to knock it off.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- America- "The Constitution gives every American the inalienable right to make a damn fool of himself." John Ciardi- US Poet- Is this true? How do Americans do this? Have you ever made a fool of yourself? How?
DLW 13- 3; vocabulary- unremitting and vogue
Turn in Douglass packet
Begin work on spirituals and "Ain't I a Woman"
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Thursday, April 5, 2012
8th hour- discussion of Douglas packet
packet due Tues.
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
1st hour- discussion of Douglas packet
packet due Tues.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Laughter- "Those who can laugh without cause have either found the true meaning of happiness or have gone stark raving mad." Norm Papernick- sociologist- What makes you laugh? Why?
DLW 13- 2; vocabulary- subside and taint
Work on extended definition essay- will come in Thursday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Portfolios due on Thursday- 4:00 P.M.
Monday, April 2, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- America- Read the poem "Keep America Beautiful." What images does this poem create? What is the speaker saying about America?
DLW 13- 1
vocabulary- fjord and inherent
Discussion of Realism and Fredrick Douglass- assign packet and reading in packet.
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Portfolios due on Thursday- 4:00 P.M.
Keep America Beautiful by __Kenneth Hart__
Somebody hung out his red, white and blue laundry on the highway overpass outside Providence,
a short distance from the prison crew picking up our Cheetos bags and burger wrappers
and monster drink cups. We're stalled in traffic; bumper stickers announce the price of freedom,
claim liberty is our right.
The guard in mirror sunglasses leans against
the correctional facility van, props a shotgun on his
knee
like he's auditioning for a movie. He's protecting
our freedom to litter from the inmates' desire to be free to litter. We inch along;
past the Budweiser billboards and the ad haiku, brakes wheeze – some like an espresso machine,
some like an aging soprano with emphysema. It looks like this is going to take awhile, here
beneath the soiled laundry of the republic which clings to a chain link fence.
Maybe the seagull floating above us sees a few things that we can't.
He's probably scavenging for something we've left behind.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Patriotism- Read the poem "Patriotism." What images does it create? What is the speaker's definition of patriotism?
DLW 13- 1
vocabulary- assay and augment
Second round revisions of essays; work on portfolios
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Patriotism by __Ellie Schoenfeld__
My country is this dirt
that gathers under my fingernails
when I am in the garden.
The quiet bacteria and fungi,
all the little insects and bugs
are my compatriots. They are
idealistic, always working together
for the common good.
I kneel on the earth
and pledge my allegiance
to all the dirt of the world,
to all of that soil which grows
flowers and food
for the just and unjust alike.
The soil does not care
what we think about or who we love.
It knows our true substance,
of what we are really made.
I stand my ground on this ground,
this ground which will
ultimately
recruit us all
to its side.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Drunk driving- Yesterday the town of Mitchell mourned the loss of a 9-year-old girl killed when the car she was riding in was hit by a drunk driver. What should happen to those who drive drunk, especially when they kill someone?
DLW 12 quiz
vocabulary- assay and augment
Introduction to Realism and the Civil War; assign Douglas- page 330-336; do first page of worksheet
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Journal Prompt-Topic- Friendship- "Friendship is being there when someone's feeling low and not being afraid to kick them." Web comic- Is this true? When have you had to "kick" a friend? Did it work?
DLW 12- 5 (quiz tomorrow)
vocabulary- quiz- today
Work on essays- send to me and two revisors- see list in email or in back of room- due by 4:00
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Topic- None- test
DLW none; vocabulary- quiz on Wednesday
Test today over Unit 3- see homework drive
Essay draft due on Wednesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Monday, March 26, 2012
Topic- Holiday- Today is national create your own holiday day. What national holiday would you like to create? Relate the holiday to the character traits or to patriotism, nationalism or Americanism. What would the "rules" be for the day?
DLW 20-4 ; vocabulary-words-prototype and tepid- quiz on Wednesday
Prompts out for test tomorrow; work on essay- draft due on Wednesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Test prompts
Characteristics of romantic, transcendental and anti-transcendental writing
Author styles- Irving, Lowell, Longfellow, Holmes, Poe, Bryant, Emerson, Thoreau, and Hawthorne
How authors use symbolism
How authors use imagery
Analyzing poetry
Friday, March 23, 2012
Topic- Reality- "Sometimes the appropriate response to reality is to go insane." What in your world drives you insane?
DLW 20-3 ; vocabulary-words-dissipate and entomology
Turn in Hawthorne packet-
Write reflections for portfolio and put portfolio in order
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Topic- Art- Study the photograph. What does it say to you? What does it make you think of?
DLW 20-2 ; vocabulary-words-omnivorous and entity
Finish work on Hawthorne packet- due Friday
Outline for extended definition- due today by 4:00
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/Art-Science.shtml
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Topic- Wildlife- This week is world wildlife federation week. Take a look at the Africam. Discuss which animals you like and dislike and which you would like to be reincarnated as if possible.
DLW 20-1 ; vocabulary-words- credence and idyll
Turn in Thoreau packet
Finish work on Hawthorne packet- due Friday
Oulitne for etended definition
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Topic- Help- "The best helping hand that you will ever receive is the one at the end of your own arm." Fred Dehner- author and businessman- How can you help yourself right now? What kind of helping hand do you need?
DLW 19 quiz; vocabulary-words- abstain and catharsis
DiscussionThe Minister's Black Veil- work on packet- first three pages- discuss anti-transcendentalism
Outline due on Thursday
Job shadowing packet - April 30
Monday, March 19, 2012
Topic- Maturity- "The purpose of life is to fight maturity." Dick Werthimer- Are you mature? Are you fighting it? What are the characteristics of maturity?DLW 19-5; vocabulary-words- repression and waive
Quiz over pages 264-275- The Minister's Black Veil- work on packet- first three pages- discuss anti-transcendentalism
Extended definition essay rubric out- have word chosen and research done by Tuesday
Job shadowing packet out- April 30
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Topic- Listening- "Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen." Ambrose Bierce- American author- Are you a talker or a listener? How do avoid people who bore you? How do you avoid boring people?
DLW 19-4; vocabulary-words-martyr and peripheral; read pages 264-275- The Minister's Black Veil for Monday
Extended definition essay rubric out- have word chosen and research done by Tuesday
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Topic- Nightmare- Read "The Nightmare Car." What do you have nightmares about?
DLW 19-3; vocabulary-words-insidious and invidious
Turn in Emerson's essay packet Wednesday
Discuss Thoreau's essays- Walden
The Nightmare Car by __Naomi Replansky__
You're going downhill
towards the heart of town.
Your foot hits the floor:
the brakes are gone.
The steering wheel spins,
comes off in your hand.
Caught in your lights
the strangers stand.
Packed in the road
they stand and scream.
You shout, "I can stop!
It's only a dream!"
Then you dream that you wake
to explain, to deny
the dents in your fenders.
Traffic roars by.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Topic- Home- "The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant--and let the air out of the tires." Dorothy Parker- American author-
DLW 19-2; vocabulary-test for 1st hour; words-exodus and heinous
Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree; have Emerson's essay packet ready for Wednesday
Assign Thoreau- Read "Walden" excerpt- work on lessons from nature
Monday, March 12, 2012
Topic- Think- "Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum (I think that I think, therefore I think that I am.)" Ambrose Bierce- American writer- Do you think? How do you think? What does it mean to think?
DLW 19-1; vocabulary-test for 1st hour; words- bulwark and coalition
Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree; have Emerson's essay packet ready for Wednesday
Assign Thoreau- Read "Walden" excerpt
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Freedom- Today you are free to write on a topic of your choice. Make it school appropriate.
DLW 18-quiz; vocabulary-none- test Monday
Portfolio check this Thursday- turn in by end of day
Today- Emerson's essays-
turn in poem analysis and packet finished for Thursday;
Work on "Self-Reliance"- tree
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Topic- Fairness: Does fair mean equal? Discuss the differences between fairness and equality.
DLW 18-4; vocabulary-inured and vilified
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday; DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- Emerson's essays- have poem anaylsis and packet finished for Thursday;
Assign "Self-Reliance"
Tuesday Mach 6, 2012
Topic- 100- Today is the 100th birthday of the Oreo cookie. What will the world be like in 100 years? What will exist then that does not exist now? Will you still be alive in 2112?
DLW 18-4; vocabulary-panacea and defiled
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday; DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- transcendentalism discussion and Emerson's poem and essys- have poem anaylsis and packet finished for Thursday; read Emerson's essay "Nature" for tomorrow and have first page of packet done.
Monday, March 5, 2012
Topic- Happiness- "Happiness is not achieved by the conscious pursuit of happiness; it is generally the by-product of other activities." Aldous Huxley (Author)- What other activities make you happy? Should one search for happiness or should one let it find you? What does this quote mean?
DLW 18-3; vocabulary-indolent and effete
Portfolio check this Thursday
Vocabulary quiz on Monday DLW quiz on Thursday
Today- transcendentalism discussion and Emerson's poem- have poem analyzed and first page done for Tu.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Life- Read the poem, Pursuit by Stephen Dobyns; Do you see your life in this poem? What is your response to this poem?
DLW 18-1; vocabulary-gusto and turmoil
Hand in Poe's poem packet and analysis
Portfolio day- work on writing and revising.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Topic- Effort- "When a man tells you that he got rich through hard work, ask him: 'Whose?'"Don Marquis- humorist- What does this imply about doing your own work and cheating, copying or taking the work of others? What are the pros and cons of cheating? Is it worth it?
DLW 18-1; vocabulary-insular and abate
Duscuss Poe's- "To Helen" and "The Raven"; worksheets out- due Monday
Monday, February 27, 2012 -
Today's objectives:
Topic- Laughter- "You don't stop laughing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop laughing." Michael Pritchard- Author- How important is laughter in your life? Does it keep you young?
DLW 17 quiz; vocabulary-concerted and propagate
Turn in Poe's "Pit and the Pendulum" worksheets
Read Poe's poetry for Monday- "To Helen" and "The Raven"
February 23, 2012
Topic- Respect- Read the essay. What are your thoughts about earning respect?
DLW 17-5 1st hour; vocabulary-innocuous and wrest
Portfolio work and turn in
Read Poe's poetry for Monday- "To Helen" and "The Raven"
Work sheets due Monday
February 22, 2012
Topic- America- "A citizen of America will cross the ocean to fight for democracy, but won't cross the street to vote in a national election." Bill Vaughn- How is voting in election a part of democracy? Is it your duty to vote when and after you turn in 18? Is it important to vote? Why?
DLW 17-4 1st hour; vocabulary-fallible and presumptuous
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
Work sheets due Monday
February 21, 2012
Topic- Color- Look at the painting by Chagall. What do you see in it? Describe the colors.
DLW 17-3 1st hour; vocabulary- encroach and contrition
work on found poetry- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 15, 2012
Being humble- "Humility is the embarrassment you feel when you tell people how wonderful you are." L.J. Peter- Are you humble? Are you often complimented or told that you are wonderful? How do you handle it?
DLW 17-2 1st hour; vocabulary- test
found poetry- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" work on worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 14, 2012
Lying-I never lie because I don't fear anyone. You only lie when you're afraid. ~John Gotti- Is this true? What fears would lead to lying? How could one avoid those fears?
DLW 17-1 1st hour; vocabulary- dissipating and tepid- test tomorrow
Work on found poetry (literary elements)- have ready to hand in on Tuesday the 21st
work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets and finish story graphic organizer.
February 13, 2012
Trust- Who lies for you will lie against you. ~Bosnian Proverb- Is this true? Would your friends lie for you? Do they tell lies about you?
DLW 16-quiz- 1st hour; vocabulary-idyll and unremitting
Keep working on found poetry (literary elements)-
Keep working on portfolio
Disucss on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets; story structure and literary elements
February 10, 2012
Trust- Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.
__Booker T. Washington__ Do others put responsibility on you and trust you? Does having someone trust you make you behave differently than normal? Are you responsible and trustworthy?
DLW 16-5- 1st hour; vocabulary-assay and inherent
Work on found poetry (literary elements)- work on portfolio- turn at end of hour; work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets.
February 9, 2012
Topic- Form- What form does Death take when it just wants to hang out and watch what is going on and not kill anyone?
DLW 16-4- 1st hour; vocabulary-omnivorous and subside
Work on found poetry (literary elements)- work on portfolio; work on Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" begin worksheets.
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment porfolio- check on Friday
February 8, 2012
Focus- Rank your ability to focus on tasks. How important is it in school and in the work world for you to be able to focus? Why?
DLW 16-3- 1st hour; vocabulary-abstain and taints
Lowell and Longfellow worksheets due;
Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" quiz; begin worksheets. Assign "To Helen" and "The Raven"
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday
February 7, 2012
Topic- Childhood- As you progress from adolescent to adult, what you miss most about childhood? Why? What characteristics of childhood do you wish you could hang onto forever?
DLW 16-2- 1st hour; vocabulary-augment and credence
Lowell and Longfellow worksheets due on Wed.; Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" due Wed.
Work on poems- analysis- sense, fit assignment
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday
February 6, 2012
Topic- Old age- Read "He Gets Around to Answering Old Questions" by Miller Williams
What does old age mean to you?
DLW 16-1- 1st hour; vocabulary-fiords and catharsis
Finish discussion of Lowell and Longfellow; worksheets due on Wed.; Begin work and discussion of Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum"
Be working on porfolio- check on Friday
February 3, 2012
Topic- Rules- Make a list of rules and consequences for cell phone usage by students in school. When should you be allowed to use them? For what? What happens if you break a rule?
DLW none today- shortened hours; vocabulary-diverge and entomologist
work day- portfolio- revise and write next piece
Assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday
February 2, 2012
Topic- Fun- Compare and contrast your idea of fun with your parents and your grandparents ideas of what should be fun for you.
DLW 15-quiz; vocabulary-faction and entity
Work on found poems- email to me by end of day; send to two revisers, discuss how to evaulate poetry
Assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday
February 1, 2012
Topic- Life and Death- Look at the painting Death and Life by Gustav Klimt. What do the colors seem to suggest? What about the people? How does what is in the painting relate to the title? What strikes you as interesting about the painting? Why?
DLW 15-5; vocabulary-vogue and prototype
Discuss Lowell and Longfellow's poems; hand in Holmes packet; assign Poe's "The Pit and the Pendulum" for Monday
January 31, 2012
Topic- Nature- Read the poem "The Weight" by Linda Gregg. What images does it create for you? What is the speaker talking about? What does the speaker learn while watching the horses?
DLW 15-4; vocabulary-quiz today
After quiz, work on piecing together found poem;
Have links for sites you take poems from or copies of poems with site information.
January 30, 2012
Topic- Religion- Every major question in history is a religious question. It has more effect in molding life than nationalism or a common language. Hilaire Belloc - English Poet- How does this relate to our country, politics and your life?
Papers out, folders out; grades out; seating chart
DLW 15-3; vocabulary-fastidious and oscillate
Complete Old Ironsides and turn in packet on Wednesday (1st) and today for 8th hour
January 27, 2012
Patriotism- “The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.” G.K. Chesterton What does this mean? Is this statement true? How does this relate to the idea of patriotism?
DLW 15-2; vocabulary-degenerate and convival
Work on portfolios and found poems- turn in portfolios at end of class
January 26, 2012
Topic- Smart“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” Albert Einstein Theoretical Physicist, Philosopher, Nobel Prize Winner Are you smart or do you stay with problems longer?
Finish Holmes if necessary; work on S25 and 534 Pretest in Language book
DLW 15-1; vocabulary- epicure and malevolent
Holmes poetry- packet due on Friday
January 25, 2012
Caring- In this world of technology in which you can "say" something to others without actually seeing them and their reactions, how can you show caring to the people you talk to and talk about?
DLW 14-quiz; vocabulary- equestrian and deign
Holmes poetry- packet due on Friday
January 24, 2012
Topic-Life- Read the poem "A Psalm of Life" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow- What is the speaker of the poem saying about life? Do you agree?
DLW 14-5; vocabulary- derogatory and relent
Work in language books; week S24; work on phrases and clauses pretest page page 534
January 23, 2012
Winter- Read the poem "Winter Thanks" by Marcus Jackson- What are you thankful for in winter? Why?
DLW 14-4; vocabulary- felony and flay
Begin Oliver Wendell Holmes' poetry; worksheets out
worksheets for Bryant's poetry- due today
January 20, 2012
Topic- Patriotism- "Patriotism is the willingness to kill and be killed for trivial reasons." Bertrand Russell, British philospopher- Do you believe this qoute? Why? Why might the speaker be biased? What is your definition of patriotism?
DLW none today; vocabulary- ingratiate and imperious
Work day today- complete an outline and a draft of one piece from journal.
Work on worksheets for Bryant's poetry- due Monday
January 19, 2012
Topic-Success- "There's no secret about success. Did you ever know a successful man who didn't tell you about it?" Kin Hubbard- cartoonist and humorist- What is the secret to success? How did the successful people you know become successful? What is success? Do have what it takes to become successful?
DLW 14-4 for 1st hour; vocabulary- array and bandy
Should be working on portfolio
poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl and Thanatopisis; worksheets due Friday
January 18, 2012
Topic- Time- "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time." Bertrand Russell- What do enjoy wasting time doing? Is this quote accurate? Why do we sometimes need to do this?
DLW 14-3 for 1st hour; vocabulary- efficacious and rationalize
Should be working on portfolio
poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl and Thanatopisis; worksheets out- due Monday
January 17, 2012
Topic- Thinking- "I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it." Terry Prachett- novelist- Do you think inside or outside the box? How do you know?
DLW 14-2 for 1st hour; vocabulary- audacious and affinity
Work on week 13 in language books
Should be working on portfolio
poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out
January 16, 2012
Topic- Politics- "Under democracy one party always devotes its chief energies to trying to prove that the other party is unfit to rule - and both commonly succeed, and are right." Editor What is your view of politics and polititians? How much of your view is stereotype and based on the news?
DLW 14-1 for 1st hour; vocabulary- quiz
Should be working on portfolio
poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out
January 12, 2012
Topic-Choice- "Hell begins the day that God grants you the vision to see all that you could have done, should have done, and would have done, but did not do."-Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, German poet, novelist, playwright, scientist and philosopher (1749-1832) Describe your Hell.
DLW on hold for 1st hour; vocabulary- repression and coalition
Portfolio rubric out and poetry- Bryant's To a Waterfowl; worksheets out
January 11, 2012
Topic-Trust- Trust only movement. Life happens at the level of events, not of words. Trust movement. --Alfred Adler Is it safer to trust someone's actions or someone's words? Why?
DLW 13-quiz for 1st hour;
vocabulary- martyr and palliate
Finish work on "The Devil and Tom Walker" poster and turn in worksheets.
January 10, 2012
Topic- Caring- An act of kindness, no matter how small, is never wasted. Make a list of at least 20 ideas of RACS (random acts of kindness) that you could do both in and out of school.
DLW 13-5 for 1st hour; vocabulary-bulwark and altercation
Work on week 10 in Grammar book; finish work on parts of a sentence.
Have binders in class on Thursday
January 9, 2012
Topic- Fairness- Don't take advantage of other people. What does it mean to take advantage of another? Who do you take advantage of? Who takes advantage of you?
DLW 13-4 for 1st hour; vocabulary-acquiesce and redress
Work on week 10 in Grammar book
Work and discussion of "The Devil and Tom Walker";
January 6, 2012
Topic-Yourself- "Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else." Judy Garland- Are you your own person or are you a version of someone else? Who determines what you do and who you are?
DLW 13-3 for 1st hour; vocabulary-beleaguered and phalanx;
Quiz and discussion of "The Devil and Tom Walker";
January 5, 2012
Topic-Lives- "The generous and bold have the best of lives." Norwegian proverb- What does this mean and how are you generous and bold? What does it mean to be bold?
DLW 13-2 for 1st hour; vocabulary-deprecated and predecessor; work on Week 10 in grammar book
Work on pretest for sentence parts
Assign "The Devil and Tom Walker"; worksheets out; pages 23 and 24 due Fri.
January 4, 2012
Topic- Resolutions- Whether you do New Year's resolutions or not, write down four for this year: one for school, one for home, one for friends, and one for yourself. What could you change or do differently this year?
DLW 13-1 for 1st hour; vocabulary- insidious and invidious; work on Week 11 in grammar book clean out folders, save journals, look at grades, begin Unit 3 romanticism
Assign "The Devil and Tom Walker"